Colgate-Palmolive Company is inviting applications for the position of Associate Scientist, Toxicology in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role is part of the Global Product Safety team and involves reviewing product formulations, evaluating toxicological data, preparing product safety reports, and supporting regulatory safety assessments.
Candidates must have a master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline, along with at least one year of industry experience in toxicology. Experience in consumer products, medical devices, food, or pharmaceutical companies is relevant to this position.
Colgate-Palmolive Associate Scientist, Toxicology – Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Colgate-Palmolive Company |
| Job Title | Associate Scientist, Toxicology |
| Job Number | 176682 |
| Department | Global Product Safety |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Work Arrangement | On-site |
| Work Schedule | Shift position to overlap with the US-based team |
| Travel Requirement | Up to 10% |
| Relocation Assistance | Offered within the country |
| Posting Start Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year in industry/consumer products toxicology |
| Application Mode | Online |
Position Available
Associate Scientist, Toxicology
The selected candidate will support product safety assessments by reviewing new and experimental product formulations, evaluating scientific literature, maintaining compliance information, and assisting senior toxicologists with regulatory documentation.
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct safety clearance reviews for new product formulations, experimental formulas, and formulas used in clinical, consumer, or panel studies involving human use protocols.
- Prepare Product Safety Reports and assist senior toxicologists with formula reviews and comparisons for product registration safety letters and regulatory requests.
- Search and evaluate toxicological and scientific databases to support the safety assessment of new raw materials.
- Maintain Compliance Check values in Colgate’s Product Data Management (PDM) system.
- Work on a shift schedule to ensure working-hour overlap with the Global Product Safety team based in Piscataway, USA.
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications
Candidates applying for the Colgate-Palmolive Associate Scientist, Toxicology job must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.
- Work Experience: Minimum one year of toxicology experience in industry or consumer products.
- Relevant experience in product safety or toxicology within a consumer products, medical device, food, or pharmaceutical company.
Required Skills
The preferred qualifications and skills include:
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Relationship-building abilities.
- Effective execution and task management.
- Experience conducting scientific literature searches.
- Ability to evaluate toxicological and scientific databases.
How to Apply
